[DoughtyOne]

I think the key words you mentioned were, businesses would have to compete to fill. Yes I agree. And they could provide the medical benefits without the government stepping in to do it. I believe you and I want smaller government. This isn't smaller government.

[Jhoffa_]

I believe you and I want smaller government. This isn't smaller government.

Of course not.. and the easiest way to get health coverage is through your employer.

Employers don't I suspect offer coverage because they necessarily want to. It's a tool for locating and retaining employees.

Now, if you can hire illegals.. pay them half the wages with none of the benefits, what happens to the people they displace?

I bet they become prime candidates for programs like this one, which employers provide for free otherwise.